TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Carhartt
Name Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 26L 23L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 2.0 1.48
Fabric 1200 denier polyester
Color Jet Black Carhartt Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 21, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side stretch pocket 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" laptops Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69. It's made of and is available in Jet Black in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 11.5 x 18 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.